01-21-2014 - RegularCITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 2014, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Steve Herfert
Mayor Pro Tem Fredrick Sykes
Councilmember Mike Spence
Councilmember James Toma
Councilmember Corey Warshaw
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AGENDA MATERIAL
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Avenue, West Covina and at wiv►v.►vesicovina.ore. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda,
not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council that is distributed less than 72 hours
before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 of City Hall
located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina, during normal business hours.
NOTICE
The City Council will regularly convene on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Community
Development Commission, West Covina Public Financing Authority and the West Covina Community Services
Foundation are agencies on which the City Council serves as members. Agendas may contain items for these
uvat ua, as
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
(Per WCMC 2-48, Ordinance No. 2150)
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within
their jurisdiction should complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and
submit the card to the City Clerk.
Please identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non -agenda. Requests to
speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non -agenda items. All comments are
limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
Oral Communications may be limited to thirty (30) minutes, unless speakers addressing agenda items have
not concluded.
Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a Public Hearing will be heard during the hearing.
RULES OF DECORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal Code pertaining to the Rules of Decorum will be
found at the end of agenda.
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Tuesday January 21, 2014
AGENDA
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 2014, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION
Pastor Mason Okubo
Immanuel First Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition
Jaylon Fong
Sports Illustrated Kids "Sportskid of the Year"
Check Presentation
West Covina Christian Church
Check Presentation
El Pollo Loco
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Five (5) minutes per speaker
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the
Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call
vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community
Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or
action.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (receive & file)
1) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2013
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013
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Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org
Tuesday January 21, 2014
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
2) Ordinance for Adoption
Zone Change No. 13-03
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Applicant: Jay Deckard and Phil Becerra, Warmington Residential
Location: 502 and 520 South Lark Ellen Avenue
(Formerly St. Martha's Episcopal Church and Dove Day School)
This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of December 17, 2013. The
purpose of this ordinance is to change the zoning to a Specific Plan from "Single -Family
Residential (R-1) Area District IIA to Specific Plan No. 26" (Cadanera Specific Plan) for
the development of 45 single-family homes on a 5.7 acre property.
The ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption on February 20, 2014. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
13-03
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (accept & file)
3) Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2013
L Request
City Initiated
That parking on Grovecenter Street from La Sena Avenue to Orange Avenue, Ranchero
Street from La Sena Avenue to the end of the street, El Dorado Street from La Sena
Avenue to the end of the street, Alisal Street from La Sena Avenue to the end of the
street, the north side of Puente Avenue from La Sena Avenue to Orange Avenue, and the
east side of La Sena Avenue from Puente Avenue to the end of the street be restricted to
permit only parking every day, Sunday through Saturday.
Traffic Committee Recommendation:
That parking on Ranchero Street from La Sena Avenue to the end of the street, El
Dorado Street from La Sena Avenue to the end of the street, Alisal Street from La Sena
Avenue to the end of the street, and the east side of La Sena Avenue from Puente Avenue
to the end of the street be restricted to permit only parking every day,. Sunday through
Saturday.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
4) City of West Covina 2014 Legislative Platform
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the proposed 2014 Legislative Platform to support/oppose county, state, and
federal legislation as appropriate; and
2. Oppose Assemblyman Roger Hernandez' proposed legislation to require all General
Law cities, including West Covina, with a population greater than 100,000 to institute
City Council elections by district.
Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org
Tuesday January 21, 2014
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
5) First Amendment to Lease and Option Agreement. with New Cingular
Wireless/AT&T for the Existing Wireless Facility at Shadow Oak Park.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Lease and
Option Agreement between New Cingular Wireless/AT&T and the City of West Covina
for the existing wireless facility at Shadow Oak Park.
6) Agreement with MV Transportation to Lease Space at the City Yard for the
Operations of the West Covina Transit System
It is recommended that the City Council approve the lease agreement and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement, allowing MV Transportation to lease space at the
City Yard.
7) National Recreation and Park Association & Macy's Inc., Park Funding Program
It is recommended that the City Council approve the City's participation in the National
Park and Recreation Association & Macy's Inc. Park Funding Program as outlined in the
staff report.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
S) Approval of Education Incentive for Police Chief
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2007-65 RELATING TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATIONS, BENEFITS, AND
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
ACTION ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by second by
to approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar as presented
except:
ROLL CALL: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION OR
SEPARATE ACTION
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Agenda material is available at www.westcovina.org
Tuesday January 21, 2014
DEPARTMENTAL REGULAR MATTERS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
9) Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various organizations described in the staff
report
Motion by
2nd by
approve disapprove hold over
2. Adopt the following resolution appointing a representative and alternate to the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments:
RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING AS
THE GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND AS THE ALTERNATE
Motion by
second by
adopt disapprove hold over
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
10) General Plan Update
Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to update
the required elements of the General Plan and complete a Program Environmental Impact
Report and include the following:
1. Proposals for a Focused General Plan that includes the review of all elements of the
General Plan with most of the land use analysis focused on the commercial and
industrial areas of the City.
2. A public outreach program including a minimum of 14 meetings and the use of
social media and technology to increase the opportunities for public interaction
outside of public meetings.
3. Optional work products for increased public outreach and for a comprehensive
Zoning Code update.
Motion by
approve
second by
disapprove hold over
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Agenda material is available at www.westeoviiia.org
Tuesday January 21, 2014
11) Ordinances for Adoption
Code Amendment No. 13-03
Residential Agricultural/Single Family Zone Development
Repeal of Moratorium on Vacant Properties for Certain Properties in the South
Hills Area
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL/SINGLE FAMILY ZONE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Motion by 2nd by to
adopt disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
2243 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2245 PROHIBITING GRADING OR
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF
THE CITY
Motion by 2nd by to
Introduce disapprove hold over
ROLL CALL: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw, Herfert
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE SPENCE
12) Gun Buy Back Event
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to Staff and the Police
Department regarding the buyback event scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2014.
Motion by second by
to
AB1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councibnembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any
meeting/event/conference attended at City expense)
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Tuesday January 21, 2014
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION
(Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily
available must be placed on the City Council/Community Development Commission agenda as items of business and
must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Community Development Commission.)
MAYOR PRO TEM FREDRICK SYKES
13) Request from Mayor Pro Tern Fred Sykes Requesting the City Council to Instruct
City Staff to Prepare a Report on the Implementation of a Public Safety Impact Fee
on New Developments
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE SPENCE
14) Request from Councilman Mike Spence Requesting the City Council's Consensus to
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report on the Steps Needed to Eliminate
Councilmembers' Participation in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
COUNCILMEMBER JAMES TOMA
15) Request from Councilmember James Toma Requesting the City Council to Instruct
City Staff to Prepare a Request for Proposals for City Attorney Services
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
COUNCILMEMBER CORE' Y WARSHAW
16) Request from Councilmember Corey Warshaw Requesting the City Council to
Review Current Local Ordinances on Campaign Contribution Requirements
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
17) Request from Councilmember Corey Warshaw Requesting
Instruct City Staff to Prepare a Report on the Construction of
Wall Utilizing Public Art Funds
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
Motion by second by
to
the City Council to
a Veterans' Memorial
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Agenda material is available at www.westcoviiia.org
Tuesday January 21, 2014
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Next Tentative City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting - CC 02/04/2014 7:00 PM
RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code:
Sec. 2-48. Manner of addressing council; time limit; persons addressing may be sworn.
(a) Each person addressing the council shall step up to the rostrum, shall give his or her name and city of
residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and unless further time is granted by the council, shall
limit his or her address to five (5) minutes.
(b) The city council may establish a limit on the duration�of oral communications.
(c) All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other
than the council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either
directly or through a member of the council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question
shall be asked of a councihnember except through the presiding officer.
(d) The presiding officer may require any person to be sworn as a witness before addressing the council on any
subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath that he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and
contrary to such oath states as true any material matter which he knows to be false may be held to answer
criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perjury by the provisions of the Penal Code of the state.
Sec. 2-50. Decorum --Required.
(a) While the council is in session, the members must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither,
by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council nor disturb any
member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the council or its presiding officer, except as
otherwise herein provided.
(b) Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while
addressing the council shall be forthwith, by the presiding officer, barred from further audience before the
council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the council.
Sec. 2-52. Persons authorized to be within council area.
No person, except city officials, their representatives and members of the news media shall be permitted within
the rail in front of the council chamber without the express consent of the council.
The following are excerpts front the Penal Code
148(a) (1) Every Person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an
emergency medical technician, as defined in Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health
and Safety code, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment,
when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and
imprisonment.
403 Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that
is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in Section 303 of the Penal
Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Agenda ntaterial is available at www.westcovina.org